DEPAKOTE CP vs SABRIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEPAKOTE CP and SABRIL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DEPAKOTE CP	SABRIL
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$6.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIVALPROEX SODIUM	VIGABATRIN
Manufacturer	Abbott	Lundbeck Pharms LLC
Dosage forms	Tablet, delayed release	Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal half-life range for valproate monotherapy)	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy	Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy

depakote cp sabril

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$6.02 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

DIVALPROEX SODIUM

VIGABATRIN

Manufacturer

Abbott

Lundbeck Pharms LLC

Dosage forms

Tablet, delayed release

Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal half-life range for valproate monotherapy)

—

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, Absence Epilepsy

Infantile Spasms, Complex Partial Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Depakote Cp or Sabril?

By our independent rating, Depakote Cp scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Sabril. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Depakote Cp and Sabril?

Depakote Cp contains Divalproex Sodium, while Sabril contains Vigabatrin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.